Benaras Bliss: A Garden House Odyssey from Mark Twain to Satyajit Ray

Wondering what’s common between me, Dr. Annie, Beasant, Jawaharlal Nehru, Rabindranath Tagore, Sarojini Naidu, Mahatma Gandhi and his goat of course? Well, we all had the pleasure of staying at the same property, at different points in time, of course! Sometimes I wonder what life would have been like, had I been born in a…

The Other F Word

Ask yourself how you are feeling at the very moment you are reading this. You will be surprised with your answers. Feel a myriad of emotions unapologetically! We are visual beings! Expressing through colourful imagery will have our attention much more than just words scribbled in fine print! Presenting The Other F Word: Feelings, a…

The Urban Soul feat. Priyanka Bhalotia

Urban Souls: Dreamers, Believers, Over-Achievers. An Urban Soul knows that an intensive run can heal their life! An Urban Soul knows the importance of that first espresso shot in the morning. An Urban Soul knows how to party the whole night but still report at work when the clock strikes nine! An Urban Soul knows…

I am ME(lanin) feat. Aditri

Hi, I am ME(lanin). I am the sun’s mistress. Maidens aren’t bethroed to ‘good’ grooms because of me. Educated women are turned down at jobs because of me. The sales of haldi and besan shoot up, because of me. Women become the targets of salespersons pushing fairness creams/anti-tan packs down their throats,  because of me….

#BringIndiaHome with UCOI

One fine day, I was taking a walk down one of the quaint lanes of Hindustan Park when my eyes met a little birdie’s. I felt an instant connection. And the rest, they say, is history! Presenting UCOI, Unifying Crafts and Design. At the surface level, it may seem like just another home decor store,…

Role Reversal: A One-Way Street?

I observe. I observe as I take a walk down the street. I observe when I sit at a nearby cafe and people pass by. I observe when I look you straight in the eye with my piercing glare. I observe as you read this post. I observe to get inspired. I observe to get…

Bag-ing my summer favourites from Peaubella

Layering as a concept becomes quite alien to India in the summers, isn’t it? So the best way to still keep your style quotient high, is by letting your accessories do some serious talking. And do I know a woman who doesn’t love her bags? Bet not! Presenting my six favourite summer bags(actually they can…

Beauty for All

Porcelain skin, hourglass body, pearl white teeth and lustrous hair may be the ideal definition of ‘beauty’ for most. We beg to differ. I am sure our tribe will have a lot of takers out there. (A Srishti Nadhani and The Bong Munda collaboration feat. Ornaete by Radhika Joshi. ) For us, beauty is beyond…

What to expect at Sutraa~Spring~A~Fair

Seasons change, people change, how can you expect your wardrobe to not? Presenting Sutraa~Spring~A~Fair to give your wardrobe an ultimate facelift. Date: 13th March, 10 am onwards Venue: The Oberoi Grand, Kolkata After a successful run at various cities in the country, Sutraa is all set to make its debut in the city of joy….

Log Kya Kahenge feat. Pixel Amalgam

“Log Kya Kahenge?” Maybe she married a doctor instead of becoming one, because of these three words. Maybe she wanted to adopt a child but had to give birth to one, because of these three words. These three words have ensured that the society calls all the shots. How to dress or not. How to…

7 Brands You Need to Check out at ABID Interior 2018

So some of you may know that I am in the process of doing up my house and I always keep an eye out for good artefacts and furniture. I have curated a list of seven brands that one must check out at ABID Interior 2018 happening at Science City which is on till 27th…

What is The Love Shop?

Valetine’s Day is exactly a week away and I am sure you are all fretting over what to gift your Valentine. The Love Shop is your answer to all your Valentine’s Day related gifting. Venue: Ensoie, Above Biker’s cafe, Elgin Road Dates: 8th and 9th February 2018 With options ranging from garments to accessories, to…